Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner has been made with a flatbed design which looks impressive. It can deliver high quality scanning using optical resolution up to 4800 x 9600 dpi. It can offer colour scan results using colour depth up to 48-bit. The maximum size of media supported is 216 x 297 mm. This versatile performer has come with 4.2 kilograms of weight.
Supportive greyscale depth of the device is measured as 16-bit. Canon CanoScan 8600F Flatbed Scanner supports interpolated resolution up to 19200 x 19200 dots per inch. CCD scan element integrated in the unit helps to deliver high quality scan results. Xe-gas cold cathode fluorescent lamp is the main source for lighting used in this flatbed scanner. Scan, copy, email and Scan-to-PDF are the essential buttons featured in the unit to perform the dedicated functions. Distinct scanning speeds are listed below:
- 4 sec per scan – preview
- 6.9 ms per line – colour – 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line – colour – 4800 dpi
- 6.9 ms per line – black & white – 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line – black & white – 4800 dpi
- 6.9 ms per line – greyscale – 2400 dpi
- 13.8 ms per line – greyscale – 4800 dpi
The device supports manual document feeding only. You can scan distinct media like Plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books) and film. Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type B interface is the connectivity option supported by the unit. FARE Level 3 retouching technology has been embedded in the unit for correcting scratches and dust, enhancing brightness, reducing graininess and reviving faded images. Totally there are seven user-friendly buttons in the device.
The package includes an external power adapter as well. Canon CanoScan 8600F Desktop Scanner needs 18 watts of power to run in normal mode and up to 5 watts in standby mode. The device comes included with necessary software’s like Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ScanGear Toolbox CS, SilverFast SE, ScanGear CS etc. The product can support the following Operating Systems namely Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 – 10.4 etc. The minimum system requirements are Pentium III processor with a speed of 566 MHz and 128 MB RAM. It is important to have 256 GB RAM if you have Mac system.
Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner takes only 4 seconds to offer scan preview. The vertical and horizontal scan size is measured as 11.7 and 8.5 inches. It is simple to scan 12 x 35 mm negatives in a single operation using built-in film adaptor. Scanning productivity is improved with the support of super fast scan engine. You can use 7 EZ mode as well as multi photo mode. The temperature range supported by the unit ranges from 10 to 35°C and humidity range from 10 to 90. Canon offers warranty period up to one year for the device.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon CanoScan 8600F |
| Dimensions | 2830 (W) x 4670 (D) x 1200 mm(H) |
| Weight | 4.3 |
| Scanner Features | |
| Scan type | Flatbed |
| Scan Technology | CCD |
| Optical scanning resolution | 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi |
| Enhanced scanning resolution | 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi |
| Bit depth in bits | Grey scale – 8-bit and 16-bit |
| Scan Speed in preview mode | 4 seconds |
| Scan Speed | 4 sec/scan – preview
6.9 ms/line – colour – 2400 dpi |
| Scanning Size | 216 mm x 297 mm |
| Technical Features | |
| Auto Document Feeder | No |
| Included Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, ScanGear Toolbox CS, ScanGear CS, ScanSoft OmniPage SE |
| Number of Buttons | 7 |
| Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB |
| Supported Media Types | Plain paper, slides, bulk objects (such as books), film |
| Media Feeder Type | Manual |
| Compatible OS | Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro, Microsoft Windows XP Mac OS X |
| Scan File Formats | |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Source | Mains |
| Power consumption | 18 Watts |
| Other Information | |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Accessories | |
| Film holder | |
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